I just wanted to take a brief moment and explain why I closed the comments on the Round-Table post. It was my decision, though it was made with Jennifer/Cally’s consent.
When I first talked to Stacy McDonald about doing this round table, I had thought I wouldn’t allow comments at all. But then I reconsidered. I thought perhaps some really good conversation could come of it. Conversation that would be enlightening, and uplifting.
In the end, there was some of that, but I can’t tell you how many comments I had to delete. The thing is, whether or not we agree on points of doctrine, or how best to live out our lives of faith, we all have the common goal which is to live for Christ! I believe that when we discuss things, as sisters, we can learn a lot, even if we ultimately disagree. But even if we disagree, if we’ve really listened as well as spoken, hopefully we can have a better understanding of where the other side is coming from. I didn’t want this to be place where either side proved the “rightness” of their position. I wanted this to be a place where we better understood each other and what was discussed in this particular book.
There was a time that I would have let the conversation go on, unhindered, and our blog probably would have degenerated into a verbal slug-fest. And I don’t know if it’s that I’m pregnant, or if it’s because I’m tired, but I don’t want to it to go there anymore. I want what is found here to be edifying, enlightening, and something that gives glory to God. Sadly, I think if I continue to allow comments on that post, it will no longer be any of those things. Therefore, they are closed. If you have any concerns, please feel free to e-mail us.
Peace In Him,
